Discord Timestamp Generator
Generate Discord timestamps and convert dates into Discord time formats for messages and events.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Discord timestamps and timestamp formatting.
What is a Discord timestamp?
Discord timestamps automatically display dates and times in each user's local timezone. They are created using tags like <t:1590321600:F>.
How do I use a Discord timestamp?
Generate a timestamp using this tool, copy the Discord tag, and paste it into any Discord message, embed, channel topic, or announcement.
Why should I use Discord timestamps?
Timestamps eliminate timezone confusion. Every user sees the date and time converted to their own local timezone automatically.
What do the different timestamp formats mean?
Discord supports several formats including short time, long time, short date, long date, full date & time, and relative timestamps such as "2 hours ago" or "in 3 days".
Can I use timestamps in Discord embeds?
Yes. Discord timestamps work in regular messages, embeds, webhook messages, channel descriptions, forum posts, and many other places throughout Discord.
What is a Unix timestamp?
A Unix timestamp is the number of seconds since January 1, 1970 UTC. Discord uses Unix timestamps as the foundation for all timestamp formatting.